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Pew survey: What US, UK and others think about India at 80

India’s standing on the global stage reveals a mixed bag of perceptions among nations, with only 45% viewing it favorably. While Pakistan’s outlook remains critical, Sri Lanka showcases significant support. Since 2025, favorability has waned in several countries, yet noteworthy improvements have emerged in Germany and the UK, highlighting the complexities and challenges of India’s

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Former slave and Union soldier lost Nebraska homestead, later owned 2,000 acres

Escaping the bonds of slavery, Robert Ball Anderson became a proud soldier in the Union Army. Despite facing significant obstacles in farming caused by severe weather and pests, he dedicated himself to saving money through various jobs, including cooking for railroads. His efforts culminated in owning more than two thousand acres of fertile land, exemplifying

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‘Constant communication’: Gill denies gap with BCCI CoE amid injury woes

Speaking to the media on the eve of the first Test, Gill said the team management had been closely following the rehabilitation of players at the CoE.

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In 1968, California man fought over Pinnacles land price, then sold parcel for $7,400

The US government’s lengthy legal struggle with Dean Brimhall culminated in a $400,000 buyout. The resolution saw the demolition of commercial facilities, including a lodge and petrol station, adjacent to Capitol Reef National Park. The agreement also put an end to quarrying operations on the land. This settlement balanced private ownership with conservation needs in

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Big blow for India: Star batter ruled out of Asia Cup and Asian Games

Jemimah Rodrigues is out of the Women’s Asia Cup and Asian Games due to a hamstring tear. Pratika Rawal replaces Rodrigues in the Asia Cup squad after recovering from injury. India will compete in the Asia Cup starting August 28, facing Pakistan on September 5. The hamstring injury also prevents Rodrigues from participating in the

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Four losses already, nine Tests left: What India need to do to reach WTC final?

“The main goal is to play the WTC final, which is next year. And we have got about nine Tests and I think we have to win around six or seven to be able to have a good chance at qualifying. So in terms of that, I think it’s a very important series for us,”

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India’s big chip ambition: Can it become world’s next semiconductor hub?

Semiconductors sit underneath almost everything today: electronics, EVs, telecom, AI, data centres, defence, manufacturing. So having a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem is an absolute necessity in the current globally uncertain economic and geopolitical environment.

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